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SO53 JXL

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,374 mi
Last recorded137,374 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 JXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,374 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 137,374 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 134,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear door handel broken

Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside rear door handel broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,000 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,099 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,678 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 77,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,341 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,116 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,699 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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SO53 JXL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO53 JXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO53 JXL is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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